3 best moves that Chiefs made in the NFL Draft

Bolstering offensive line for Patrick Mahomes

If the loss to the Buccaneers in the Super Bowl proved anything, it is that not even Patrick Mahomes can overcome a turnstile of an offensive line. The team released tackles Eric Fisher and Mitchell Schwartz and signed guards Joe Thuney and Kyle Long in free agency. Then, they acquired Orlando Brown to effectively replace Fisher.

If you thought the Chiefs were done adding to their offensive line, you were wrong.

The Chiefs selected Oklahoma center Creed Humphrey in the second round, where he could become the team’s starter for the foreseeable future. The move made Mahomes a happy camper, as evidenced by his tweet on Friday evening.

Veach was not done there, as he watched Tennessee offensive guard and former five-star high school recruit Trey Smith slide down the draft. While other teams were scared off by his medicals, the Chiefs decided that taking the chance on Smith was well worth the sixth round. If Smith does remain healthy, this could very well be the steal of the 2021 NFL Draft.

The Chiefs learned quickly in one game that protecting Mahomes is of the utmost priority, and they did a hell of a job in ensuring he has a clean pocket for next season and beyond.